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Sharon Ann Rayno Foster

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Sharon Ann Rayno Foster obituary, 1939-2025

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1939

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2025

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Nov. 21, 2025

1:00 p.m.

Westlawn Memorial Park

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Sharon Foster Obituary

Sharon Ann Rayno Foster

April 20, 1939 - September 12, 2025

Sharon Ann Rayno Foster passed away in Denton, Texas on Friday, September 12, 2025.

She was born in Grand Island, Neb. to John and Therma Rayno on April 20, 1939. In 1959, she married Dickie Vancil Foster. They moved to Texas in 1970. While she embraced her new Texas home, her Nebraska roots held strong.

Sharon retired from TWU after 25 years of service. During her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brother, Donald Lynn Rayno.

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Brenda Huffman; her son, Steven Foster; granddaughters, Melissa Huffman, Amy Huffman Rock (Andy), Sara Hayden (Martin); two great-grandchildren; and a brother; and three sisters.

A burial service will be held November 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Westlawn Memorial Park Grand Island, Neb. A reception will be held after the service at the Grand Island Elks Lodge #604.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Nov. 19, 2025.

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